AA Meetings Derry, PA

Monday AA Meetings in Derry

Tuesday AA Meetings in Derry

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Wednesday AA Meetings in Derry

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Thursday AA Meetings in Derry

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Friday AA Meetings in Derry

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Saturday AA Meetings in Derry

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Sunday AA Meetings in Derry

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If you can't find a meeting close to you at the time you're looking for, we recommend checking out nearby towns including: Millwood, Bradenville, Loyalhanna, and Latrobe.

Additional local resources: Derry NA Meetings | Derry Al-Anon Meetings

What is an AA Meeting?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a program created to help those who suffer from alcohol dependence obtain sobriety. There is no charge to attend a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous in Derry, PA as the funding is accepted on a [donation from its members.

Alcoholics Anonymous is one of most commonly recognized programs in the United States and around the world that helps countless men and women get sober in the pursuit of lifelong recovery. AA meetings are usually small groups of individuals who share their recovery journey and are there to help new members obtain sobriety.

Selecting An AA Meeting in Derry, PA

There are a many different AA meetings in Derry, PA. Before selecting the meeting that you are going to join, it is important to know the different types of AA meetings and what happens at each one.

Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - An Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting is open to anyone who wants to attend. You do not have to have an drinking problem to go to an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous. Friends, family, and children can join these meetings.

Closed Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous - A Closed meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is only for those who have a desire to get sober. Friends and family are not able to attend these meetings.

Big Book Meeting - At Big Book meetings, a member will commonly read out of the Big Book and follow the reading with a discussion amongst its members.

Speaker Meeting - At an Alcoholics Anonymous speaker meeting, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous will tell their story and share their journey, strength, and hope with fellow members of Alcoholics Anonymous. The speaker may or may not take up all of the time and members are often encouraged to share their thoughts before wrapping up.

Alcoholics Anonymous Literature Meeting - A literature meeting commonly revolves around reading from one of the Alcoholics Anonymous approved pieces of literature and an sometimes they open the floor to discussion at the end or a speaker about the literature of topic.

Step Study - An Alcoholics Anonymous step study usually focuses on a specific step or 2 per meeting. This can involve a speaker lead discussion about a particular step, literature reading, and could be followed by a discussion about the step(s).

Meditation Meeting - A Meditation AA Meeting can involve meditation for a portion of the meeting or even the whole time. The meditation may be guided and then followed by a discussion.

Traditions Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting - One or more of the Alcoholics Anonymous traditions will be discussed in depth. This can be done with a speaker, literature lead, and could be followed by a dialogue.

Being that each Derry Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is autonomous, they are able to run each meeting as they see fit. Variation of meeting formats is common and you can also find Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in Derry that do not. We recommend calling the local Alcoholics Anonymous intergroup to acquire more information on Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Derry, PA, or visiting aa.org to find out more information.

How to Get The Most From an Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting in Derry, PA

The most successful members of Alcoholics Anonymous tend to find success through going more for the program than just attending meetings. If you are attending your first AA meeting and really want to get sober, we recommend following the suggestions of the AA members that have come before you.

It is important that you reach your hand out and admit that you need help. Part of not drinking is helping the newcomers of Alcoholics Anonymous in Derry live a sober life, so people are going to be want to help you not drink too. Stand up, say who you are, admit that you need help.